Symptoms of Herniated Discs

Low back pain that may travel down the back of the leg causing sciatica

Pain is usually worse while sitting, coughing, sneezing, or bearing down

Chiropractic care as treatment for disc herniation

Day 1 take a history and do an exam. X-rays will only be ordered if certain red flags are observed. Treatment can start on the first day

Chiropractic adjustments will promote proper motion of the spine and pelvic decreasing the pressure on the disc and optimizing

Electrical stimulation is used to relax the low back and reduce pain

Muscle work will relax any muscle that is responding to or creating improper motion

Home exercises will be taught to support disc and spinal health

Best home exercises for disc herniation with pain down the leg

Cat-camel– Begin on hands and knees in a neutral position as if you are creating a table top. Take a deep breath in and on your exhale, let your belly drop toward the floor and create a U-shaped curve in your spine. The top of your head and your tailbone should both be reaching toward the ceiling, and you sternum and belly button should be reaching toward the floor. Then you simply reverse the curve by moving through the neutral position and reaching your head and tailbone towards the ground and your spine toward the ceiling, hollowing out your belly and squeezing your abdominal muscles.

Cobra- Promote extension in the low back by laying on your stomach, placing you hands next to your shoulders, and gently push your head and upper back off the ground making a small arch in your back.